LED Lighting - FAQ

Let’s clear up some common misconceptions about LED lighting and answer some of your frequently asked questions:

You may have heard about LED lighting, your
friends, family or neighbours might have already made the change to LED, but
what is it all about, and is it the right choice for your home? The answer is
probably yes, but read on to find out why.

LED stands for Light Emitting Diode and is a new
form of lighting which is safer, cleaner, and more efficient and longer lasting
than traditional halogen and fluorescent lighting. LED lights are entirely
electronic and do not rely on high temperatures or chemicals to produce light.
They don’t produce harmful UV rays or contain mercury or other toxins which are
bad for the environment.

Let’s clear up some common misconceptions about LED
lighting and answer some of your frequently asked questions:

Q: Will I need to take out another mortgage to
change my lights to LED?

A: LED is a bit more expensive to buy than
traditional globes. Since you don’t need to replace them as often and they are
saving you money on your power bill, they end up paying for themselves. The
price of LED globes is slowly decreasing as technology advances and as they become
more common in domestic homes.

Q: Do LED lights use the same amount of energy as
traditional globe types?

A: No, LED lights use much less power.
Approximately 15% the amount of a typical halogen globe, But it will also
produce more light! Bonus!

Q: Do LED’s produce a lot of heat?

A: LED lights do produce some heat, but nowhere
near as much as halogen globes. They are usually cool to touch but the heat
sink (located behind the bulb) will be warm.

Q: Do LED globes last forever?

A: They won’t last forever, however, compared to halogen and fluoro globes, LED’s have
a massive lamp life. Depending on the instillation and which brand you buy,
they can last for around 80,000+ hours.

Hope these have helped you with your decision to
change over to LED lighting. If you have any more questions please call or
email our friendly staff.